Cook

Otterbein Cridersville; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k)/403(b) with company match

DailyPay access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife Tipp City is seeking a Cook to join our not-for-profit retirement community. The Cook will participate in food preparation, cooking and serving for residents, guests, and partners under strict sanitary conditions. Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Shift: Full-time - Day shift; every other weekend; flexibility required. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One-year experience as a cook in an institutional food services setting preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language; communicate effectively with staff.
• Possess basic math skills for measurements and portions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to planned menu, recipes, and resident preferences.
• Maintains proper food handling, labeling, and safety procedures.
• Ensures food is served attractively and at proper temperatures; records temperatures as required.
• Keeps refrigerators/freezers within correct temperature ranges and documents findings.
• Performs cleaning duties and assists in receiving and storing supplies.
• May lead Food Service Aides in the Dietary Manager's absence and perform related duties.

Skills

English language proficiency

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.

Where Purpose Lives

Working Together for the Residents

At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.

What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?

It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.

Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with company match
• Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  *Benefits may vary based on position and location.
• Person-centered care
• Low staff-to-resident ratio
• Modern, state-of-the-art communities
• Top-quality equipment
• Safety programs in place
• Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement

Otterbein SeniorLife Tipp Cityis currently seeking a talented Cook to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The Cook participates in the preparation, cooking and serving of all food items to residents, guests, and partners under strict sanitary conditions. Perform other appropriate related tasks and all unrelated assigned duties as determined by the supervisors.

Shift: Full-time - Day shift and every other weekend. Needs to be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food and alternates using standardized recipes for regular and therapeutic diets in proper quantities according to the planned menu, production schedule, and resident choices.
• Prepares, stores, and disposes of food using proper food handling, labeling, and safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner. Uses proper tasting technique to ensure quality taste and palatability prior to service.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records food temperatures according to established policy.
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer units have an internal thermometer, are within appropriate ranges, and documents according to policy.
• Washes pots, pans, serving utensils, etc. according to established procedure for manual and/or automatic dishwashing.
• Assists in receiving, storage, and verifying invoices for incoming food and supplies, as indicated by the supervisor.
• Performs assigned cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains food service equipment and workspace in a clean and safe condition at all times according to facility policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing kitchen.
• May be designated as Lead for Food Service Aides in absence of Dietary Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• One-year experience as a cook in an institutional food services setting preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language. Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively with supervisor and staff members.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public. Must be able to interpret and implement written or oral programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Dietary Department.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and weight using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

BENEFITS*

Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time off that accrues immediately

Paid Holidays

Life insurance

Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay

Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match

Employee sponsored fund for employees in need

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

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